Utkatasana, Fierce Pose, Standing Chair Pose
In Sanskrit, Utkata means fierce, intense, powerful ~ asana pose or seat.
Yoga is a practice of connection with your true self, opening a pathway for harmony between the body and the mind. Clear a small space in your home where you could roll out a yoga mat or blanket, make space to move, breathe, and meditate. We call yoga "practice" sadhana as a consistent, dedicated routine, combined with the yoga principle of persistence abhyasa, devotion towards a goal rather than focusing on a perfect performance. Abhyasa is the commitment to repeated actions over time, a disciplined effort of showing up to your practice even when you don't feel like it. Abhyasa trains the mind and body to persevere, building stamina, and willpower that extends beyond your practice, into your life.
As a teacher I try to offer new insights while changing up the class content and flow. New months, new seasons, and nature rhythms can bring much needed inspiration and shifts into a yoga practice. As part of my ongoing classes, I have decided to highlight a movement challenge. I'll share a yoga pose along with a modified movement that can build strength, focus, and abhyasa. For September, I'm planning my classes around Utkatasana, translated as Fierce Pose or Standing Chair Pose. See the links to the videos below to practice.
"The very heart of yoga practice is abhyasa -
steady effort in the direction you want to go."
Sally Kempton
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